USA Office now launched in Boston.
At PCS Instruments, we have been at the forefront of tribology innovation for over three decades, providing cutting-edge testing solutions for friction, wear, and lubrication across a variety of industries. As specialists in tribological research, we understand its critical role in the efficiency and durability of mechanical systems across a wide range of applications.
Our comprehensive range of high-precision instruments is trusted by researchers and industries worldwide. Each of our instruments are designed to simulate real-world conditions, and we set globally recognized tribology standards, ensuring that our customers receive the most accurate and relevant data for their specific applications. From the nano-scale to large-scale tribological systems, PCS Instruments provides tailored solutions to support a wide range of research and development projects.
PCS leads in tribology innovation, offering expert support, user-friendly design, tailored solutions, and unrivalled technical expertise for optimal performance.
We are a world-leading tribology company dedicated to providing the most advanced products, applications and services.
Skilled engineers deliver a full suite of services from on-site installation and training to preventive maintenance and recalibration of both instruments and components.
With more than three decades of industry experience, we specialize in tribology to deliver unparalleled expertise.
Our team spans multiple disciplines, with deep specialization in tribology offering you superior ability and insightful analysis of your results.
At PCS, we collaborate closely with our partners to deliver customized guidance and solutions, empowering clients to tackle complex tribological challenges and enhance performance.
Intuitive setup and straightforward calibration enable quick, repeatable testing, minimizing training time and maximizing efficiency.
In this new feature, Steven Horder CEO, shares his perspective on tribology, what truly differentiates PCS Instruments, and why the company’s expansion into the United States is a natural next step in its evolution.
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John Hutchinson is the co-founder of PCS Instruments and one of the engineers behind the company’s earliest breakthrough tribology systems. What began as a practical solution to a real-world testing gap grew into a global instrumentation business trusted by industry and academia for repeatable, standards-aligned tribology data.
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As PCS Instruments prepares to expand its presence in the United States, Clive reflects on the origins of the company, the evolution of tribology testing, and the principles that continue to guide innovation today. His perspective highlights not only how PCS began, but why its engineering-led philosophy remains central to supporting customers as new applications and markets emerge.
Read Full InterviewPCS Instruments provides advanced tribology and materials testing solutions to a diverse range of industries — offering precise performance to drive innovation through cutting-edge testing capabilities.
PCS offers a comprehensive range of tribology testing instruments, calibration systems, and tailored solutions designed to enhance performance, ensure reliability, and address complex engineering challenges.
A ball-on-disc instrument for measuring the frictional properties of lubricated and unlubricated contacts under a wide range of rolling and sliding conditions.
Triple-disc machine for researching rolling contact fatigue (RCF) failure mechanisms in the form of micro and macro pitting under lubricated and unlubricated conditions.
A ball-on-plate reciprocating friction and wear test system, assessing the performance of both fuels and lubricants under boundary conditions.
The HSD is a twin-disc tribometer designed to measure friction in non-conformal contacts at surface speeds up to 60 m/s.
Our journey started in the UK, but our mission resonates globally. Explore how PCS have helped US-based clients achieve their goals.
